The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI), formerly the American Association for Medical Transcription, is the world’s largest professional society representing the clinical documentation sector whose purpose is to set and uphold standards for education and practice in the field of health data capture and documentation that ensure the highest level of accuracy, privacy, and security for the U.S. healthcare system in order to protect public health, increase patient safety, and improve quality of care for healthcare consumers. AHDI works to advocate for workforce development and credentialing in allied health and the critical role of technology-enabled documentation knowledge worker in the electronic health record (EHR).

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AHDI Healthcare Documentation Integrity Conference

Integrity Awards

2015 AHDI Integrity Awards—Nominations now open!

In support of AHDI’s professional programs, standards, and best practices, the Association conducts an annual awards program to acknowledge the significant contributions of its members and other individuals and organizations that have made an impact on the healthcare documentation sector over the previous year. The Association is proud to promote and honor those who have supported the professional practice standards and goals that AHDI has developed for advancing the profession and positioning this sector for continued relevance in the future of healthcare delivery.

Visit the Integrity Awards web page for complete details and specific nomination forms. Nominate an individual or company today! Nomination deadline is April 30, 2015.

Credentialing

Which credential is right for you? Read more about the RHDS and CHDS credentials below.

If you’re an Individual Professional member, don’t forget you have access to our free Online Learning Library of recorded webinars. The library was updated in October 2014 and the content rotates about every six months. Don’t delay in taking advantage of these excellent continuing education sessions. Visit the Online Learning Library (valid login required).

EHR Playbook for Transcription Managers

Power Tools for Editing

Employ Common Cents (er, Sense) – Learn to Think Critically!

New Terms and Tricks for Evolving Health Care

Career Evolution: From MT to Document Creation Analyst

Rebranding: From MT to Data Analyst

Survey and Research

AHDI relies on QuestionPro for our online surveys and research. We greatly appreciate their nonprofit waiver program, which provides their service at no charge to AHDI. For information on QuestionPro, visit www.questionpro.com.